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Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic hysterectomy (including laparoscopic total hysterectomy and laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy) for endometrial cancer. This involves removing the uterus through several small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery), with the aid of an internal telescope and camera.
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Endoscopic submucosal dissection of oesophageal dysplasia and neoplasia (HTG228)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of oesophageal dysplasia and neoplasia. This involves inserting a long camera through the mouth into the oesophagus to view the area and removing the abnormal part with special instruments.
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Evidence-based recommendations on shoulder resurfacing arthroplasty. This involves reshaping the upper arm bone and placing an artificial shoulder joint onto it.
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Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for renal cancer (HTG226)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of renal cancer. This involves using heat produced through electrodes placed into the tumour to destroy the cancer cells.
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Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous mitral valve annuloplasty. This involves inserting a catheter into a large vein in the groin or neck and passing through to the heart. A device is placed into a large vein that sits next to the mitral valve to constrict the valve, with the aim of making it close properly.
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Stapled transanal rectal resection for obstructed defaecation syndrome (HTG224)
Evidence-based recommendations on stapled transanal rectal resection for obstructed defaecation syndrome. This involves removing the damaged part of the rectum and joining the remaining parts back together.
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Irreversible electroporation for treating pancreatic cancer (HTG437)
Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for treating pancreatic cancer. This involves inserting special needles into the tumour in the pancreas and using short electrical pulses to destroy the cancer cells.
Minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery for chronic sacroiliac pain (HTG436)
Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery for chronic sacroiliac pain in adults. This involves fixing the sacrum to the ilium using 2 or 3 metal implants.
Sacrocolpopexy with hysterectomy using mesh to repair uterine prolapse (HTG435)
Evidence-based recommendations on sacrocolpopexy with hysterectomy using mesh to repair uterine prolapse. This involves attaching mesh from the top of the vagina to the base of the spine to support the pelvic organs after the womb has been removed.
Evidence-based recommendations on extraurethral (non-circumferential) retropubic adjustable compression devices for stress urinary incontinence in women. This involves putting 2 small balloons on either side of the tube that carries urine from the bladder to support it and reduce leaks.
Trabecular stent bypass microsurgery for open-angle glaucoma (HTG432)
Evidence-based recommendations on trabecular stent bypass microsurgery for open-angle glaucoma. This involves inserting a hollow metal tube (stent) into the eye, to improve drainage of fluid from the eye.
Lateral interbody fusion in the lumbar spine for low back pain (HTG431)
Evidence-based recommendations on lateral interbody fusion in the lumbar spine for low back pain in adults. This involves removing the damaged disc and fixing parts of the spine together, to relieve pain.
Evidence-based recommendations on scleral expansion surgery for presbyopia. This involves making small incisions in the eye and inserting bands to stretch part of the sclera.
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Evidence-based recommendations on radiation therapy for early Dupuytren’s contractures in adults. This involves directing low energy X-rays at the affected tissue.
Epiduroscopic lumbar discectomy through the sacral hiatus for sciatica (HTG425)
Evidence-based recommendations on epiduroscopic lumbar discectomy through the sacral hiatus for sciatica in adults. This involves removing the part of the spinal disc pressing against the spinal nerve, to relieve pain.